The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-11
IN THE HOUSE.

IN THE HOUSE.
Democrats Endeayor to Have Resolutions for
Further Litic alton Passed.
The Democrats, when the House met in the
afternoon, were ready to precptate the political
character of the proceedings by entering a pro-
test to the canvass Of the vote and declaration
of an election of Lieutenant-governor in the
mornings joint convention. This was done by
Representative Harrell, Of Franklin, but as he
asked time to reduce it to writing. Representa-
tive Jewett used the interval to explain his posi-
ton as to the morning proceedings 1t some
thing of an apology Disgusting protest against
the joint session, which he based on the claim
that the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS had no right to pre-
side over the House. thus tncitly disclaiming the
presence of Senators. When the Speaker an
nounced that the journal Of Friday would be
read, a movement was made to have itdispensed
with, but the disposition of the majority was not
inclined to 60 without the information which the
journal was supposed to contain in reference to
the report of the committee on rules.
Under Fridays unfinished call Of the counties
for the introduction of bills. the House reached
a break. in the dull round of it's business, by
Representative Jewett submitting his concur
corning the lieutenant governorship. He wanted
it carried again to the Supreme Court solely on
the question of there having been such vacancy
that required election. The speech, while
evidently prompted by the desperate exgencies
OF the Democratic Senate lacked the qualities
of sincerity far Democratic claims were
concerned From that point he passed speedily,
if glad to get rid of it, But when ne repre-
scented the needs of legislation, fishing for favor
Eve uOlo cd TO hn III
catching phrase and glowing periods he dealt
with the situation through spirit of pure pa
triotism, as he called it. He got APP
plause from the gentlemen who
port the Democratic Senate and its lawless
acts. and ready for any political vilainy that
will aid them in preserving their alleged major
ity on joint ballot Mr. Jewett is not bombastic.
but his appeals in behalf of Democratic knavery,
on the plea that he is actuated by patriotic mo-
tives, as thin as air. The apparent dsap-
prevail in his personal expressions of further po-
| itica wrangling which can be settled only, he
implied, by going to the courts Gaii he accepted
as Democratic readiness to surrender if il can be
| done without danger to pride The speech was
conclusive that there is desire TO get out of d
| perilous situation, for Mr.. Jewett in the House
| speaks for the conspirators as strongly and
thoritatlvcy as Green Smith does in his use of a
| Singing majority.
| Representative Gardiner took the lead in the
/ argument against the resolution and. with a
| simple statement of facts which he said the
! gentleman ndu omitted from Ms resolution, at
| once gained the attention of the whole House
! With forcibie clearness his recital of the events
attending the opinion OF a Democratic Attorney
/ general and the action thereon of Democratic
| Governor, and following that the nomination of
a Democratic candidate for Lieutenant governor
| had its effects These facts the coEsprators on
all occasions have Stunned as if they brought a
pestilence and every word Of the gentleman from
Daviess went scorching through Democratic con-
| sciences Closing with the assertion, in answer
| from Representative i
! acknowledgement Robertson would discharge
the duties of his Office as he had sworn to do in
| a fair and manly way, notwithstanding the power
OF the revolutlonlsts in the Senate, he was
warmly appauded. Representatives Scott, of
Morgan. and Linck, of Jefferson, turned the
screw of truth little more against the conspra-
tors. The latter gentleman. when he said that
the resolution came in bad taste from the
revolutonists, and could be considered
only appeal for peace when
their cause was desperate drew a fervent ex-
preston from the Republicans and galleries
Representative Grose did not think while he
was ready TO go half way to meet Representa-
tive Jewett in carrying out legislation, there
much spirit of concession when he charac-
teriZed the canvass of the morning as hollow
mummery With the hard, cold facts of consti-
| tutionai requirements detailed the General dis
played the nerve and determination of the Re-
publican side, and repeated applause followed
his vigorous assaults There was desire,
though on the part of the Democrats, to meet
|
| Lieutenant governor 20 be elected IN the per
son of Colonel Robertson.
Representative Gordon threw himself into the
breach, and pursuing the fallacy that it was
necessary to have the presence OF
the Democratic Senators to give validity
to JOINT convention, lodged the
question of Representative Grose. He wanted
to know why the Democratic Senators were not
present Representative Gordon could not re
ply. except Il don't know where they were
Why were they not here?" repeated Representa-
tive Grose. Il cannot tell except by rumor,
retorted the Representative from Putnam. and
smile went around the extensive colony in the
House that knows Gordon TO be of the chiefs
of the political sinners Representative Par
Kerr of Upton took his cue and talked abou
labor and soldiers the constitution and laws
when Representative Cough robbed it of wha
little purpose there was in it by quietly remark
ing let us get back to the question" H,
. strongly enforced his views Representative
Thompson, of Elkhart made point that drew
ringing cheers when he said I'VE will stand by
, our constitutional acts, and. if need be- die 70
them" The Democrats pleaded hard for life
but Representative Griffith, with word, OK
posed the intent of the resolution by saying 'sTh
gentleman from Floyd is prophet. If not how
: did he draft resolutions last night that apple